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2004 MADDALENA CABERNET SAUVIGNON

There's
only been one other time that I've rated two different varietals from
the same winery as high as my last two ratings. As you may recall from
my last post, if you didn't read it please look below, #1 and I
absolutely loved the Sauvignon Blanc from Maddalena Vineyards. Not
expecting near as much out of the 2004 Maddalena Cabernet Sauvignon, we
opened this and let it breathe for thirty minutes or so. I poured a
small tasting amount into my glass and swirled for a few seconds. Not
the dark, ruby red you see in some Cabernets but more of a medium red
color. As I took a nice, full amount of aroma into my nostrils, I was
greeted with vanilla, plum and spices. On the palate I picked up
raspberry, spiced cherries, a little bit of caramel and maybe just a
little oak. Tannins were almost non-existent and this wine had a silky
finish that made me want more. Lots more! Having enjoyed this bottle as
much as their Sauvignon, I had to find out more. These grapes are
sourced from the Cass, Erickson and Steinbeck vineyards and aged in new
and used oak barrels from French and American coopers. This wine was
rated 88 points by Wine Spectator and was a Gold Medal winner at the Los
Angeles County Fair. Retail price on this one is $13.95 but a recent
check of the San Antonio Winery site
showed it on sale at $12.95. Believe me. That's a steal at either
price! Another very easy 5 Corkscrew rating. I thought I might be
getting a little too easy in my ratings but #1 agrees wholeheartedly and
she's a much tougher rater than I am. Sit Long, Talk Much, Laugh Often,
Drink Maddalena Cabernet Sauvignon for a real Treat!